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/ˈʧɛsbɔrd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A square board divided into 64 squares, arranged in an 8×8 grid, used for the game of chess.
He set up the chess pieces on the chessboard before the match began.
Any surface that resembles a chessboard in its pattern or arrangement of squares.
The picnic blanket was laid out like a chessboard, with alternating colors.
A metaphorical representation of strategies and positions in various fields, akin to a chess game.
The negotiations felt like a chessboard where each move was crucial.
Etymology
The word chessboard comes from 'chess' (from Old French 'eschec') + 'board', referring to the flat surface on which the game is played.
Common Phrases and Expressions
knight on the chessboard
Refers to a hidden or unexpected influence in a situation.
chessboard strategy
A systematic plan used in chess, or metaphorically, in life to navigate challenges.
Related Words
checker
A game played on a checkered board with pieces moving diagonally.
game
An activity with rules and objectives, can include chess.
Slang Meanings
Being placed in a strategic but vulnerable position.
He felt like a pawn on the chessboard after that last meeting.
A complex situation resembling a chess game.
Life can feel like a chessboard, with every move needing careful thought.